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== Principles for the development of indicators ==__NOEDITSECTION__ | == Principles for the development of indicators ==__NOEDITSECTION__ | ||
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* '''Valid''' - Does the indicator directly represent the change it is intended to measure? Is the change within the scope of the project? | * '''Valid''' - Does the indicator directly represent the change it is intended to measure? Is the change within the scope of the project? | ||
* '''Objective''' - Is the definition precise, simple and unambiguous about what is to be measured? | * '''Objective''' - Is the definition precise, simple and unambiguous about what is to be measured? | ||
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* '''Owned''' - Do the local communities and programme management agree that this indicator makes sense? | * '''Owned''' - Do the local communities and programme management agree that this indicator makes sense? | ||
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* Measurable | * Measurable | ||
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− | See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria] | + | See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria Wikipedia article] |
== Categories/Levels of indicators ==__NOEDITSECTION__ | == Categories/Levels of indicators ==__NOEDITSECTION__ | ||
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* Output-level indicators | * Output-level indicators | ||
* Outcome-level indicators | * Outcome-level indicators | ||
* Performance indicators | * Performance indicators | ||
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− | === Indicators mentioned in the Copenhagen initiative output document | + | == Examples of indicators ==__NOEDITSECTION__ |
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− | + | * UN M&E framework for mine action [[Media:20140318(v2) - Survey Instrument for Pilot.docx | UN Survey Instrument]] | |
− | + | * Feinstein International Center: [http://fic.tufts.edu/assets/PIA-guide_revised-2014-3.pdf Participatory Impact Assessment: A Design Guide] | |
− | = | + | * World Health Organization: [http://www.who.int/healthinfo/systems/WHO_MBHSS_2010_full_web.pdf?ua=1 A Handbook of Indicators and their Measurement Strategies] |
− | + | * Mikkel Nedergaard (DDG): [http://www.jmu.edu/cisr/journal/18.1/focus/nedergaard.shtml Outcome Monitoring in Humanitarian Mine Action] | |
− | + | * Miscellaneous links/resources related to '''Outcome Mapping''' | |
− | + | ** [http://www.researchtoaction.org/2012/01/outcome-mapping-a-basic-introduction/ Outcome Mapping: A Basic Introduction] | |
− | * | + | ** [http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Resources/Publications/Pages/IDRCBookDetails.aspx?PublicationID=121 Building Learning and Reflection into Development Programs] |
− | * | + | ** [http://www.outcomemapping.ca/ Outcome Mapping Learning Community] |
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Revision as of 12:39, 17 July 2019
Indicators can be recorded, measured or analysed in order to provide a simple and reliable means to identify achievement measure the changes connected with an intervention or to help assess performance. Indicators can be
- quantitative (numeric),
- qualitative or
- pseudo-quantitative in case a number is converted to a scale (e.g. 1 = poor, 5 = good).
Principles for the development of indicators
- Valid - Does the indicator directly represent the change it is intended to measure? Is the change within the scope of the project?
- Objective - Is the definition precise, simple and unambiguous about what is to be measured?
- Reliable - Is the data needed to measure the indicator consistent or comparable over time?
- Practical - Can data be collected easily, on a timely basis and at reasonable costs?
- Useful - Will the indicator data be useful for programme decision-making and learning?
- Owned - Do the local communities and programme management agree that this indicator makes sense?
SMART & SMARTER
SMART is a mnemonic/acronym, giving criteria to guide in the setting of objectives/indicators.
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-bound
- (Evaluate)
- (Reevaluate)
Categories/Levels of indicators
Indicators are of different types / levels / purposes
- Output-level indicators
- Outcome-level indicators
- Performance indicators
- Impact-level indicators
- Activity-level indicators
Examples of indicators
Indicators mentioned in the Copenhagen initiative output document
Outcomes | Indicators |
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Physical and Psychological Safety
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Land Use and Livelihoods
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National Mine Action Ownership
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Indicators mentioned in DDG's publication on output monitoring
Objective | Indicator | Evidence to collect at baseline and impact assessment |
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Increase in productive use of released land |
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Enable resettlement and return |
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Improve access to markets and natural resources |
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Do no harm |
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Reduced violence and conflict |
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Reduced threats from explosive remnants of war |
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Improved security provision and conflict management |
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Reduced treats from SALW |
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Estimate number of firearm related accidents |
References
- UN M&E framework for mine action UN Survey Instrument
- Feinstein International Center: Participatory Impact Assessment: A Design Guide
- World Health Organization: A Handbook of Indicators and their Measurement Strategies
- Mikkel Nedergaard (DDG): Outcome Monitoring in Humanitarian Mine Action
- Miscellaneous links/resources related to Outcome Mapping
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